The Validation of Controlled Drug Prescriptions in Florida- 2HR

Course overview

Upon completion of this education program, the learner should be able to: 1. Review the role of opioids in the treatment of pain. 2. Describe the new Florida laws regarding the dispensing of controlled substances. 3. Demonstrate methods to ensure patients with valid prescriptions will have access to controlled substances. 4. Discuss the use of a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). 5. Assess the therapeutic value of a controlled substance prescription. 6. Describe how to detect prescriptions not issued for a legitimate medical purpose. 7. Recall prescribing and dispensing controlled substance laws and rules. Introduction Florida has become the center of the prescription drug abuse crisis. The increase in opioid prescriptions has been linked to the increase in opioid overdoses. Pharmacists are on the front line for prevention. Increasing knowledge and stricter controlled substance laws can help prevent opioid overdoses. Pharmacists are the last line of defense when evaluating a prescription to ensure its validity.